ISSN : 2582-1857 Text - 80 Pages, Price : `50 nAIKS aad A Monthly Publication of VOL XXX No. 12 December 2020 DDC ELECTION DEMOCRACY AT DOORSTEP Shraddhanjali Sqn. Ldr. B.L. SADHU Jan 17th 1933 – Sep 7th 2020 Sqn. Ldr. B.L.Sadhu, a decorative Air Force Officer, outstanding in his technical/AF academic profile was endowed with an extra ordinary commitment & drive for his community service. Here mained President Kashmiri Sahayak Samiti Chandigarh for long and after retirement took over as President Kashmiri Welfare Sabha Ludhiana. As Chairman Kashmir Medical Emergency Charitable Trust (KMECT) till last, was instrumental in enlivening innumerable lives from traumas/ accidents/ calamities providing life support medical attention to the victims from prestigious Super Speciality hospitals. A sincere guide, a role model for the clan –The Bhishma Pitamah. Dear beloved brother we cherish your guided paths, your joyful moments, your enduring charm, your laughter echoing in our hearts & mind, your altruistic personality that shall keep us inspiring. Pray ever for your "सदगित" and for more emancipated work in the brighter world. हरी ऊं िशवाय नमः, ऊं नमः िशवाय। Grief Stricken: • Chand Sadhu – Wife Grand Sons Daughters – • C.L. Sadhu & Sheela Sadhu – Brother & Bhabi Chandan Sadhu, Sushain • Rakesh Sadhu & Kiran Sadhu – Son & Daughter in law Sadhu, Shehjar Kaul – • Rear Admiral Sanjay Sadhu (NM) & Manika Sadhu – Son & Daughter in law Radhika/ Keshav Kaul, • Rekha Mattoo & Er Vijay Mattoo – Daughter & Son in law Vatsala- Vamika Mattoo • Veena Sadhu Kaul (Pune)– Daughter (Aus.), Dr. Aastha Ganjoo- • Reeta Sadhu Ganjoo & Er. Deepak Ganjoo – Daughter & Son in law Divij Ganjoo Phone - +91 94191 16876, +91 97794 55587 * We are grateful to all the team members KMECT for श्रदाँजिल via zoom & AIKS/KSS C'garh-Ambala-Ludhiana-KP Sabha Jammu, all well-wishers for condolence messages A I K S naad INSIDE Vol. XXX No. 12 December 2020 Margashirsha Krishna - Shukla Paksha 2077/ 5096 (Saptarishi) 04-05 Editorial -Sunil Raina Rajanaka EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 06-07 From the President’s Desk Col. Tej K. Tikoo Sunil Raina Rajanaka 08 General Secretary’s Column M. K. Pajan EDITORIAL BOARD 09 News Folio Tej N Dhar Bansi Pandit 10-13 A Decisive Moment for Kashmir Leadership -Dr. K.N. Pandita C. L. Kaul 14-17 DDC Elections in Kashmir -Capt. S K Tikoo Prof. R.L. Shant Uma Kant Kachru 18- 19 Elections in Kashmir and Pakistan - Maj Gen (R) Harsha Kakar 20-24 Temple Heritage of Kashmir -Dr. R L Bhat AIKS Secretariat, New Delhi – Record of Vandalization 244, Sector - 3 R.K. 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Sapru - Ramesh Manvati Pranav Koul Suman Kumar M/s Print Orbit 48-49 The Science of Knowing God -C L Kaloo 50-51 Bhargashika Mata of Martand -Vinod Tikoo DISCLAIMER Articles and readers’ letters do not 52-54 Brutalized Shrines & Temples - Upender Ambardar necessarily reflect the views of the Wailing - Echoes from Kashmir Editors or AIKS, Editors do not take responsibility for any errors of facts 55-57 Future Business : - Jyotsna Fotedar & Ash Raina that may have been expressed by the Opportunities and Collaboration writers. 58 One Day, You'll Reproach! - Smakshi Bhat THIS MONTH’S COVER This month cover page 59-63 Book Review -Dr. Tej N Dhar is showing the citizens 63-66 Naad Education Folio - Vijay Kashkari voting for DDC 67-68 AIKS Matrimonial Service elections Contact No. : 011-26107431/9958154848 E-mail: [email protected] Visit us at : www.aiks.org However, it is possible that there may be been often debated. For larger national From the some more attempts, to disrupt the ongoing interests, Kashmiri Hindus in Jammu and elections, but so far, Indian security forces e l s e w h e r e , h ave p a r t i c i p a t e d a n d Editor-in-Chief have been able to keep them at bay. Pakistan strengthened this election by casting their is worried that if people in Kashmir get the votes in their erstwhile constituencies. Few taste of real democracy and development, Kashmiri Pandit Panchs and Sarpanchs, then all their future plans of continuing to elected earlier, have genuinely worked for the wage jihad in Kashmir would go haywire. development of their villages, despite huge Therefore, security forces must keep high threats faced by them. Elected Kashmiri Political Change at Grass Root Level in JKUT vigil and make sure Pakistan is not allowed to Hindus have braved jihadi threats; some, like shatter peace in the valley. Security agencies Martyr Ajay Pandita, were even killed while Dear Readers, are also getting convinced that they were should also step up their efforts to detox the they were trying to uphold the democratic The UT of Jammu & Kashmir is going cheated by few dynasts all along these years. administration from the 'league of process. However, the community takes through a quiet transition after the ball was Overall, one can safely assume that this separatists and communal' elements. These solace in seeing that grass root democracy is set rolling for DDC elections. So far, the exercise would strengthen democratic elements need to be removed from the setup once again trying to take roots in the valley, response of the people to the democratic institutions and a new grassroot leadership to prevent them from creating hurdles in hoping that one day they would see peace process is encouraging;50% of the registered would emerge, who are committed to serve establishing healthy democratic institutions returning to their beloved valley, which voters have cast their votes. The violence-free people in true sense. in the Union Territory. would eventually see their return. Kashmiri elections have given hope to common man Initially the mainstream political parties What Does DDC Election Mean to Hindus' situation can be summed in the that rule of law will prevail. These elections like NC, PDP, PC had shown no inclination to Kashmiri Hindus? couplet; assume importance since these were held participate in these elections after they The larger question is - how would these Har Waqt Milte Hei Muje Aanjani Si Saza; post-abrogation of article 370/35A. The mere formed a new alliance under the banner of democratic exercises benefit the internally Mei Taqdeer Se Poochun Mera Kasoor Kya Hei participation by a decent percentage of over PAGD to oppose neutralisation of Article displaced Kashmiri Hindus? Their may not be 50% voters would mean people's acceptance 370/35A and had vowed to fight for its straight answers to this question, which has of central governments approach towards restoration. However, after Jammu Kashmir Kashmir. Therefore, these elections cannot be Apni Party decided to contest the elections, seen in isolation as this will have a strong the PAGD alliance was compelled to jump into impact at the ground level in coming days. the fray. The reasons for this are not far to Cartoon Corner seek; the Alliance constituents felt that they Grassroot Democracy - Anil Nakhasi Citizens of Jammu & Kashmir are earnestly would lose political ground to Apni Party, looking forward to grass-root democracy which would render them irrelevant. This flourishing, like what is prevalent across the would have made them powerless to other parts of the country. Peoples' influence Kashmir's politics in future. Hence, participation in contesting and voting is an better sense prevailed among them and as an indicator of their willingness to be part of this after thought, they too jumped into these great democratic exercise. Common peoples' elections. The news from the ground level concerns revolve around their basic indicates that election results would Communal league in valley certainly throw some surprises this time as amenities i.e., roads, drinking water, basic under their systematic plan health facilities and electricity. People are people yearn to see some change. looking forward to these elections to enhance Disruption of Elections have forced minority and improve connectivity, education, health- The evil state of Pakistan was, as usual, Hindus out of Kashmir and care and other necessary amenities which, till itching to disrupt the election process in now their plan is to remove recently, had eluded them, despite huge valley. The increased ceasefire violations and the religious symbols of amount of funds allocated to the erstwhile infiltration attempts from Pakistan are the state by successive central governments. signs of its desperation. The failed Nagrota Hindus and deprive them of People are repeatedly asking their erstwhile and Pulwama encounters are clear indicators their roots. legislators about their performance and that their planning and execution were both accusing them of swindling of funds. People foiled by Indian Army and State Police. 04 NAAD îî DECEMBER 2020 Margashirsha Krishna - Shukla Paksha 2077/ 5096 (Saptarishi) Margashirsha Krishna - Shukla Paksha 2077/ 5096 (Saptarishi) NAAD îî DECEMBER 2020 05 However, it is possible that there may be been often debated. For larger national From the some more attempts, to disrupt the ongoing interests, Kashmiri Hindus in Jammu and elections, but so far, Indian security forces e l s e w h e r e , h ave p a r t i c i p a t e d a n d Editor-in-Chief have been able to keep them at bay.